RESPIRATORY CARE OPEN FORUM

The OPEN FORUM at the AARC Congress is a unique opportunity for attendees to experience the results of scientific studies performed by their colleagues. Abstracts and posters of their work are presented in a symposium format that encourages discussion and interactions among investigators and observers. Indeed, some attendees refer to the OPEN FORUM as the most significant event at the Congress. The RESPIRATORY CARE journal is proud to present this year’s 20 OPEN FORUM Symposia. Once again respiratory care professionals have stepped forward and analyzed the things they do with critical eyes. We encourage you to review all the abstracts in the October issue of RESPIRATORY CARE. Come to the Congress and experience an OPEN FORUM symposium!

Saturday, November 5, 12:30 pm – 2:25 pm

RESPIRATORY CARE OPEN FORUM #1
Aerosols—Part 1
  • Analysis of Aerogen AeroNeb Solo Nebulizer Gap Time With and Without the AeroNeb Solo Leur to Determine Safe and Effective Use With Flolan—Tiffany Pezzano, Runnemede NJ
  • Conversion From Inhaled Nitric Oxide to Inhaled Epoprostenol Reduces Costs of Inhaled Pulmonary Vasodilator Therapy in Critically Ill Patients—Susan LaGambina, Boston MA
  • Efficiency of Aerosol Devices During Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation in a Simulated Adult Lung Model—Maher AlQuaimi BSRC, Atlanta GA
  • Effect of Vibrating Mesh Design Changes on Aerosol Production and Aerosol Pause Times—Patricia Dailey BS, Springfield MA
  • Comparison of Microbial Growth in Small Volume Nebulizers—Randy Williams, Mobile AL
  • Evaluation of Circuit Particle Deposition Using the Aerogen Micropump Aerosol Generator With a Closed-System Ventilator Circuits—Kimberly Farney AAS, Columbus OH
  • Self-Efficacy at Taking Inhaled Corticosteroids in African-American Adolescents Prescribed Daily Inhaled Steroids for the Treatment of Persistent Asthma—Emeli Yevu MS, Hoffman Estates IL
  • Aerosol Drug Delivery Via SVN and Resuscitation Bags to Patients With Tracheostomy—Arzu Ari PhD RRT PT CPFT, Atlanta GA
  • Aerosol Deposition Using a Vibrating Mesh Nebulizer in Two Positions During High Frequency Oscillation in an Infant Lung Model—Cathy Bardua, Cincinnati OH
  • Feasibility of the Use of a Micropump During the Bivent/APRV Mode of Ventilation—Bob Demers BS, Temple City CA
  • Reducing Total Costs of Aerosolized Medication Delivery Using the AeroEclipse II Breath Actuated Nebulizer—John Wilson BSRT, Winston Salem NC
  • Safety and Therapeutic Potential of Inhaled Alkaline Glycine in Obstructive Airway Disease—Alix Paget-Brown MD, Charlottesville VA
  • The Effect of Interfaces on Aerosol Delivery in Simulated Spontaneously Breathing Adults With Tracheostomy—Alaa Bugis MSHS-RC MSRCL, Indianapolis IN
  • Comparison of the Performance of Jet Nebulizers Marketed in Taiwan—Hui-Ling Lin MSc, Taoyuan Taiwan

Saturday, November 5, 12:30 pm – 2:25 pm

RESPIRATORY CARE OPEN FORUM #2
Airways Care
  • Preliminary Report of a Quality Improvement Project to Assess the Reproducibility of Measurements of ETT Position in Pediatric Patients—Kevin Cleary, Seattle WA
  • Improving Tracheostomy Patient Safety Via a Respiratory Therapy Department Safety Committee—Victoria Martin, Cincinnati OH
  • Aggressive Oral Care in the Fight Against Ventilator Associated Pneumonia in Children on Long-Term Mechanical Ventilation—Tretha Hewett CRT, Dallas TX
  • High Risk Patient Protocol: Preventing Respiratory Complications—Pete Weber RRT, Green Bay WI
  • The Utilization of Sub-Glottic Endotracheal Tubes to Reduce Ventilator Associated Pneumonia Rate—Kenneth Mill MEd RRT-NPS, Allentown PA
  • A Bench-Top Model: the Comparison of Leakage Occurrence Around Endotracheal Tube Cuffs in Conventional Endotracheal Tubes and Those Newly Designed to Prevent Micro-Aspiration—Valerie Hathaway BS, Saint Paul MN
  • Cuff Pressure Increases Observed When Extra Volume Is Added to an Endotracheal Tube Cuff—Jim Fielder ASRC, Bellevue WA
  • Q48HR Suction Canister Change Protocol Experience—Caroline Panichello, Browns Mills NJ
  • Comparison of Simulated Subglottic Purge Maneuvers Using Endotracheal Tubes With Different Cuff Designs—Mark Siobal BS RRT, San Francisco CA
  • Exhaled Breath Condensate Assessment in Street Traffic-Operator and Office-Workers Exposed to São Paulo City Air Pollution—Naomi Nakagawa PhD, São Paulo Brazil
  • Increased Thickness and Volume of Mucus During Airway Diseases Facilitate Its Clearance During Cough—Anpalaki Ragavan MS, Reno NV
  • A Multifaceted Quality Improvement Approach Was Associated With a Decreased Incidence of Unplanned Extubations at King Fahad Medical City—Abdulmohsen AlAhmed BS, Riyadh Saudi Arabia
  • Inadequate Duration in the Prone Position Resulting in Decreased Oxygenation After Turning Back to the Supine Position in an Animal Model With Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome—Ying Wu MD, Beijing People’s Republic of China

Saturday, November 5, 3:00 pm – 4:55 pm

RESPIRATORY CARE OPEN FORUM #3
Asthma/Pulmonary Disease—Part 1
  • Coherence of Counting Talk Test to Determine an Appropriate Exercise Intensity in COPD Patients With Moderate and Severe Level—Fabiana Cantarutti Ronchi dei Legionari, Gorizia Italy
  • Correlation Between Smoking History and WBC Count—Sylvia Njau, Mobile AL
  • Developing an Asthma Management Plan to Meet the Joint Commission’s Asthma Care Measure- 3, Including All Seven Components—Laurie Smrz RN AE-C, Milwaukee WI
  • Utilizing an Improvement Methodology to Implement the Joint Commission Children’s Asthma Care Measure 3—Laurie Smrz RN AE-C, Milwaukee WI
  • Comparison of Clinical Outcome in Patients With Pulmonary ARDS and Extrapulmonary ARDS—Ramandeep Kaur MS, Chicago IL
  • The Relationship Between Knowledge of Inhaled Corticosteroids and Adherence to Inhaled Corticosteroids Among African American Adolescents—Alana Finley, Broadview IL
  • Effect of Roflumilast Treatment on Health Status in Patients With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease—Shawn Sun PhD, Jersey City NJ
  • Effect of Omeprazole on Pulmonary Functions in Patients of Mild to Moderate Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease With Gastroesophageal Reflux—Nitish Kamble MD, New Delhi India
  • A Quasi-Experimental Study of the Relationship Between Lung Disease Knowledge and Brief Lung Health Educational Sessions—Alphonso Quinones DHA(C) MA RRT-NPS RPFT AE-C FACHE, East Meadow NY
  • The Addition of an Airway Clearance Specialist Improves Patients Outcomes and Satisfaction—Ginger Browning BS RRT, Cincinnati OH
  • Asthma Response Team—Clifton Dennis BHSA, Augusta GA
  • A Novel Approach to Spirometry Screening for COPD and Tobacco Use—Scott Cerreta BS RRT, Tucson AZ
  • Improving MDI Administration Education to Caregivers—Lisa Devoto, Cincinnati OH

Saturday, November 5, 3:00 pm – 4:55 pm

RESPIRATORY CARE OPEN FORUM #4
Education—Part 1
  • Predicting the Personality Type in Associate Degree Respiratory Therapy Students at Jefferson College of Heatlh Sciences—Linda Cochran MS, Roanoke VA
  • A Valid Academic Path to Promote Respiratory Physiotherapy—Simone Gambazza MSc, Firenze Italy
  • Leadership Styles of Respiratory Care Program Directors and Faculty Satisfaction and Faculty Willingness to Exert Extra Effort—Nancy Weissman PhD, Palm Beach Gardens FL
  • COPD Specialist Course: Evaluating Knowledge Amongst Healthcare Professionals—Scott Cerreta BS RRT, Tucson AZ
  • The Utilization of a Respiratory Care Journal Club to Facilitate State Continuing Educational Credits—Kenneth Mill MEd RRT-NPS, Allentown PA
  • Assessment of Interest in and Need for a Respiratory Care Preceptor Training Program—Lori VanBeusekom BS, St Paul MN
  • Determining Student Knowledge About Aging; Interprofessional Education—Helen Sorenson MA RRT, San Antonio TX
  • Use of High Fidelity Simulation to Improve Critical Thinking Skills and Decision Making in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit—Daneen Nastars BSRC, Galveston TX
  • A New BSRT Program in Saudi Arabia: Effect of Student Evaluations on Curricular Changes and Overall Impact on Quality of the Program—Mansour Alaiwah BSRT MME, Riyadh Saudi Arabia
  • Implementing Asthma Strategies in Schools Through Developing Community Partnerships—Kathleen Hernlen MBA, Martinez GA
  • Staff Education Increases Reporting of Safety Events—Peter Black BS BAS, Rochester MN
  • A Five Year Comparison of Perceptions About Precepting—Elsie Collado-Koman MBA-HCM RRT, San Diego CA
  • The Clinical Reasoning of Expert, Competent, and Novice Respiratory Therapists Working in the Acute Care Setting Abstract—Rhonda Bevis EdD, Savannah GA
  • Student Survey Comparing Tegrity PowerPoint Lecture Recordings vs. Conventional Digital Video—Ijaz Ahmed MD RRT, Galveston TX
  • Understanding the Psychosocial Aspects of Waterpipe Tobacco Smoking (Hookah) Among College Students—Mary Martinasek PhD RRT-NPS AE-C, Tampa FL
  • Evaluation of Peer Teaching in the Respiratory Therapy Laboratory—Sarah Varekojis PhD RRT, Columbus OH
  • Respiratory Therapy Student Awareness of National Patient Safety Goals—Nancy Johnson, Medina OH

Sunday, November 6, 10:00 am – 11:55 am

RESPIRATORY CARE OPEN FORUM #5
Neonatal/Pediatric—Part 1
  • To Protocolize or Not to Protocolize: That Is the Question!—Karen Shambaugh, Ann Arbor MI
  • Evaluation of Number of Times Ventilator Circuit Is Broken Comparing Two Types of ETCO2 Devices—Tracey Neff, Cincinnati OH
  • Ten Year Multidisciplinary Experience of Reducing Accidental Extubations in a PICU—David Thelander BS RRT, Chicago IL
  • Shifting Atelectasis: a Sign of Foreign Body Aspiration (FBA) IN a Child—Diana Mark AS, Wichita KS
  • Comparison of Relative Humidity and Temperature With Two Types of Humidification Devices—Cynthia White, Cincinnati OH
  • Comparison of Two High Frequency Devices for Airway Clearance in a Simulated Pediatric Lung Model—Cynthia White, Cincinnati OH
  • Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation as a Mechanism for Rehabilitation While Awaiting Lung Transplantation: Program Development—Walter Williford III AS, Apex NC
  • A Standard Neonatal Self-Inflating Resuscitation Bag Without a Reservoir Delivers Oxygen Concentration of More Than 60%—Eribaweimon Shilla CRT MSc, Manipal India
  • The Bronchotron Ventilator: How Oscillatory CPAP, Pulse Frequency, and Pulsatile Flow Rate Influence the Ventilatory Dynamic—Mitchell Goldstein MD, Loma Linda CA
  • Use of a Procedural Checklist Dramatically Improves Tracheostomy Tube Safety in Children—Leane Soorikian BS RRT-NPS, Philadelphia PA
  • Nasal Respiratory Support (NARES) Via the Nares Using Neotech Ram Nasal Cannula in Newborn Infants With Respiratory Distress: Nasal Continuous Positive Airway Pressure [NCPAP] or Nasal Cannula-Intermittent Mandatory Ventilation [NC-IMV] From Delivery Room to Discharge—Richard Hernandez AS, Los Angeles CA
  • Variability of Fractional Inspired Oxygen During Simulated Pediatric Non-Invasive Ventilation—Darrin Bosquet, Boston MA
  • High Flow Nasal Cannula: When Does High Flow Mask Hypoventilation?—Rita Giordano, Philadelphia PA
  • Water Accumulation in the Circuit During Heated Humidified Nasal Cannula (HHNC) Therapy Using Two Different Humidification Systems—Rob Diblasi RRT-NPS FAARC, Seattle WA
  • Non-Invasively Measured Exhaled Breath Condensate Ph Can Detect Pulmonary Decompensation in Mechanically Ventilated Preterm Neonates—Alix Paget-Brown MD, Charlottesville VA
  • A Look at Delivered Nitric Oxide With a Heated Humidified Nasal Cannula—Jeffrey Wright BS, West Valley City UT

Sunday, November 6, 10:00 am – 11:55 am

RESPIRATORY CARE OPEN FORUM #6
Management—Part 1
  • Non-Invasive Rehabilitation Program in Cystic Fibrosis Patients With Urinary Incontinence—Monica Donà, Treviso Italy
  • Non-Invasive Ventilation in Cystic Fibrosis: the Italian Respiratory Physiotherapists’ Point of View—Simone Gambazza MSc, Firenze Italy
  • How Creating a Collaborative Treatment Schedule for Adult Cystic Fibrosis Patients Can Improve Compliance of Airway Clearance Therapy—Tammy Kundinger RRT, Madison WI
  • Assessment of Malignancy in Patients With Idiopathic Pulmonary Embolus: a Protocol Evaluation—Robin Som MBBS BSc MRCS (Eng), London United Kingdom
  • Who’s in Charge?—Renee Uchtorff BAS, Ann Arbor MI
  • Utilizing Web and Database Technology to Create a Custom Adaptable, Multi-Search, Real-Time-Editable, Multimedia-Rich Procedures, Policies and Equipment Online Tool for a Respiratory Care Department—Steven Prince BBA, Rochester MN
  • Improved Compliance of Departmental Competencies Through Internet Implementation—Rory Mullin BS RRT, Cleveland OH
  • Refining Tools and Processes to Help Improve the Hiring Process—Trista Kallis BS RRT, San Diego CA
  • Unplanned Extubation in the Intensive Care Unit: One Hospital’s Ongoing Experience—Russell Graham AS, Houston TX
  • Recognizing and Minimizing Distractions and Interruptions During Respiratory Care Shift to Shift Handoff at Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin—Khris O’Brien AS, Milwaukee WI
  • Statewide Survey of Computer Documentation Issues by Respiratory Therapists in Acute Care Hospitals—Terrence Smith, Asheville NC
  • Disruptive Behavior in the Respiratory Workplace—Amanda Roby MHHS RRT RPSGT, Austintown OH
  • Creating an Effective Staff Empowerment Model in Your Department—Tanya Scholl, Cincinnati OH

Sunday, November 6, 12:30 pm – 2:25 pm

RESPIRATORY CARE OPEN FORUM #7
Monitoring/Equipment—Part 1
  • Capnography Monitoring for Patient Controlled Analgesia—Pamela Pohlenz BS, Grand Island NE
  • Evaluating the Proper Suction Catheter Size for an Artificial Airway—Joshua Gonzales MA Health Administration, San Marcos TX
  • Feasibility of Electrical Impedance Tomography (EIT) for Bedside Patient Use—John Emberger Jr BS RRT, Newark DE
  • Reducing Hospital Acquired Nasal Pressure Ulcers With Long Term NPPV Use—Marlene Riggle, Lexington KY
  • Bench Evaluation of NPPV Mask Leak Compensated VCO2 Measurement—Joseph Orr PhD, Salt Lake City UT
  • Measurement of Dissolved Oxygen Tension in Fluid Following Supersaturation of Fluid With Oxygen Gas Using a Novel Hyperbaric Tonometer—Daniel Grady MEd, Asheville NC
  • Measurement of in Vitro Changes in Arterial Blood Gases Following Infusion of Supersaturated Dissolved Oxygen Solution—Daniel Grady MEd, Asheville NC
  • Relative Humidity Output at Different Oxygen Flowrates Using Salter High Flow Cannula and Bubble Humidifier—John Newhart AAS, San Diego CA
  • Evaluation of Accuracy and Reliability of the Neo-Tee Disposable T-Piece Resuscitator—John Gallagher BSHS, Cleveland OH
  • The Cost of Mechanical Ventilation: Reductions Due to Use of a Commercial Endotracheal Tube Holder—Michael Hewitt AS, Tampa FL
  • Correlation Between Different Tests to Assess Exercise Capacity in Patients With Cystic Fibrosis (CF)—Monica Donà, Treviso Italy

Sunday, November 6, 12:30 pm – 2:25 pm

RESPIRATORY CARE OPEN FORUM #8
Case Reports
  • Electrical Impedance Tomography Used to Monitor Regional Ventilation for a Patient With Pneumonia: a Case Study—John Emberger Jr BS RRT, Newark DE
  • Application of Diaphragmatic Stimulation for a Patient With Pontine Ischemia—Russell Graham AS, Houston TX
  • A Case Study: Benefits of Using Airway Pressure Release Ventilation on Patients With Rib Fractures—Donald Pearman BS RRT, San Diego CA
  • Ventilator Associated Pneumonia in Low Birth Weight Neonates at a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit—a Five-Year Retrospective Study in One Medical Center—Shih H Chu, Chiayi Taiwan
  • Infantile Hypophosphatasia Associated With Respiratory Insufficiency—Amy Gibbs, Little Rock AR
  • Use of Airway Pressure Release Ventilation With a Traumatic Brain Injured Patient—Brandy Davis, Columbia MD
  • Heliox Therapy in the Treatment of Mechanical Obstruction Secondary to Clot Formation in a Pulmonary Hemorrhage Patient—Kevin Bullock BS, Boston MA
  • Heliox Via Oxymask for Adult Airway Compression—Tom Strait BS, Tampa FL
  • Recurrent Plugging of the Tracheostomy Tube: Solving the Problem of Humidity Deficit and Portability for a Home Care Tracheostomy Patient With Airvo (Fisher & Paykel)—Lynn Sullivan BS RRT-NPS, Leominster MA
  • Transition From High Frequency Oscillatory Ventilation to Bivent Mode of Ventilation to Facilitate Intra-Hospital Patient Transport: a Case Report—Gary Lowe MEd RRT-NPS RPFT, Little Rock AR
  • Use of Neurally Adjusted Ventilatory Assist Technology to Facilitate Successful Transition to a Home Care Ventilator in an Infant With Chronic Lung Disease of Prematurity—Gary Lowe MEd RRT-NPS RPFT, Little Rock AR
  • Large Airway Obstruction in a Patient With an Undiagnosed Double Aortic Arch—Susan Roark BSRT, Atlanta GA
  • The Use of Carbogen for Apnea Test on a Pediatric Patient—Maria Madden BS, Fallston MD
  • Auto-Triggering and Optimal Trigger Sensitivity in a Patient With a Biventricular Device—John Priest AS, Boston MA

Sunday, November 6, 3:00 pm – 4:55 pm

RESPIRATORY CARE OPEN FORUM #9
Sleep/Pulmonary Rehab
  • Long Term Effectiveness of CPAP Treatment With Nasal Pillows Interface in Patients With Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome—Andrea Lanza, Milan Italy
  • Coherence of Counting Talk Test to Determine an Appropriate Exercise Intensity in COPD Patients With Moderate and Severe Level—Fabiana Cantarutti, Ronchi dei Legionari Gorizia Italy
  • Global Care Project’s Impact, Focused on COPD Patient: Implementing Respiratory Care From Acute to Rehabilitation and Home Care Program—Roberta De Carli RRT, Sant’Angelo Lodigiano Italy
  • Additional Effect of Arm Supported Exercize Administered During Weekend in Addition to Standard Hospital Rehabilitation Program in COPD Patient—Rossella Cavalli MD, Sant’Angelo Lodigiano Italy
  • Ease of Use Assessment of the Modified Borg and Modified Medical Research Council Dyspnea Scales—Melinda Weaver BSRC, Canfield OH
  • The Different Understandings of the Role in Pulmonary Hygiene/Toilet Amongst Respiratory Therapy and Nursing Staff—Christopher McCormick BS RRT, Morgantown WV
  • A Study to Assess Gains in Activities of Daily Living With Rate of Perceived Exertion Pre and Post Rehabilitation—Sheila Kamath MS RRT, Augusta GA
  • Inpatient Rehabilitation Outcomes Following Lower Extremity Fracture in Patients With Pneumonia—Ijaz Ahmed MD RRT, Galveston TX
  • Comprehensive Outpatient Pulmonary Rehabilitation as an Adjunct to Treatment in Patients With Pulmonary Hypertension: Evaluating Effects on Six Minute Walk Distance, Dyspnea and Quality of Life—Leonard Wittnebel MSIS RRT, San Antonio TX
  • Validation of Inpatient Testing for Sleep Disordered Breathing in Hospitalized Patients With Heart Failure—Jenny Hsieh, Buffalo Grove IL

Sunday, November 6, 3:00 pm – 4:55 pm

RESPIRATORY CARE OPEN FORUM #10
Ventilation/Ventilators—Part 1
  • Weaning Protocols & RSBI: Creating a Foundation for Successful Extubation of Mechanically Ventilated Patients—Deneen LeBlanc, San Diego CA
  • Measurement of Sub Tidal Volume and Mean Airway Pressure Changes as a Result of Resistance Changes on the High Frequency Percussive Ventilator. A Bench Study—Greg Merritt BSRC, Allen TX
  • Contribution of Ventilatory Mode to Successful Liberation From Mechanical Ventilation in Patients With Exacerbation of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease—Brianna Schimelpfenig, Rochester MN
  • High Frequency Oscillatory Ventilation: Algorithmic Application Improves Application, Monitoring and Implementation—Eduardo Mireles-Cabodevila MD, Little Rock AR
  • Process Change in a Trauma ICU Results in Increase Satisfaction for Respiratory Therapist/Registered Nurse Collaboration—Samson Tesfaye, Baltimore MD
  • Adaptive Support Ventilation Reduces Ventilator Duration in a Large Surgical Intensive Care Unit—Ken Hargett MHA Houston TX
  • Prospective Comparison of the Integrated Pulmonary Index (IPI) to Results From Spontaneous Breathing Trials (SBT)—Arthur Taft PhD RRT FAARC, Augusta GA
  • Source Gas Use for Twenty Critical Care Ventilators on Six Different Settings—Brian Ruzich, Olathe KS
  • Decreasing ICU LOS, VAP Rates, and Mechanical Ventilator Days Using an Electronic Standardized Wean Screening Tool by the Respiratory Therapist—Michael Bingaman BS, Danville PA
  • Performance of Four Ventilator Circuits, a Bench Study—Matthew Davis RRT, Nottingham MD
  • Patients’ Opinions About Symptoms With and Without Humidification During Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation—Tim Op’t Holt EdD RRT AE-C FAARC, Mobile AL
  • Assessment of Variability in Recruitment Maneuver Delivery and Understanding—Michelle Moore AS, Pittsburgh PA
  • Volume Delivery and Measurement Characteristics of the Trilogy 202 Portable Ventilator—Thomas Cahill BS, Cincinnati OH
  • Going With the Flow: Factors That Affect FIO2 While Using Low Pressure O2 With the Pulmonetics LTV 1200 Ventilator—Joseph Bolton MBA, Philadelphia PA

Monday, November 7, 9:30 am – 11:25 am

RESPIRATORY CARE OPEN FORUM #11
Ventilation/Ventilators—Part 2
  • Do Tidal Volumes and Flow Rates Affect Relative Humidity and Temperature?—Kyle Jendral MS-RC, Lockport IL
  • Lung Bypass for Hermansky-Pudlak Syndrome (HPS) Patient Eliminating Need for Mechanical Ventilation While Awaiting Lung Transplant—Tiffanee Singer, Baltimore MD
  • Evaluation of Peak Inspiratory Pressure and Inhaled Tidal Volume During PC-PSV With Variable Pressure Support on the Dräger V500—Ross Armstrong, Boise ID
  • Evaluating the Set Release Percentage of Autorelease During APRV ON THE Dräger V500—Ross Armstrong, Boise ID
  • Correlation of Time Constants With Time Low and Release Volume in Airway Pressure Release Ventilation—John Emberger Jr BS RRT, Newark DE
  • A Comparison of Initiation Points of High Frequency Oscillatory Ventilation on Mortality Rates in Patients With Extrapulmonary Causes of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome—Daniel Rausch AS, Honolulu HI
  • A Bench Comparison: an Evaluation of the Effect of Pressure Changes and Tubing Design on Tidal Volume Display on the Philips V60—Lori Alturo BS, West Chester PA
  • Difference Between Calculated and Measured Tracheal Pressures at Peak Inspiratory Flow Demand During ATC on the Dräger XL Ventilator—Mark Siobal BS RRT FAARC, San Francisco CA
  • Effects of HFOV Ventilatory Parameters Upon the Lung Hemodynamics in Rat Heart and Lung Dissection—Karel Roubik PhD, Kladno Czech Republic
  • Eliminating Ventilator Acquired Pneumonia: an Interprofessional Collaboration—Jon Inkrott, Cincinnati OH
  • Multidisciplinary Strategy to Reduce VAP—Brian Glynn, Philadelphia PA
  • The Effect of a Dual Targeting Scheme on Tidal Volume Delivery During Volume Control Mechanical Ventilation—Justin Hoffman BSRC, Youngstown OH
  • Effect of Various Closed Suction Catheters on Mean Airway Pressure and Amplitude With a 3100B Oscillator—Debbie Santucci, Springfield MA
  • Evaluation of New Tool to Measure Patient’s Height During Mechanical Ventilation: Impact on Protective Ventilation (Freesize)—Azadeh Bojmehrani, Quebec Canada

Monday, November 7, 9:30 am – 11:25 am

RESPIRATORY CARE OPEN FORUM #12
Neonatal/Pediatric—Part 2
  • Laryngeal Mask Airway for Surfactant Administration in an Animal Model—Brenda Plumm, St. Paul MN
  • Effects of Tidal Volume and PEEP on Mortality in Pediatric Patients With Inhalation Injury—Ronald Mlcak PhD, Galveston TX
  • Effects of Pneumonia Following Burns and Inhalation Injury in Children—Ronald Mlcak PhD, Galveston TX
  • Comparison of Three Endotracheal Tube Stabilizing Techniques to Decrease Unplanned Extubations in Ventilated Neonates in a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit—Shari Toomey, Hardy VA
  • Prospective Comparison Between Neurally Adjusted Ventilatory Assist (NAVA) and Conventional Mechanical Ventilation in Preterm Neonates—Jose Batista AAS, Livingston NJ
  • The Effects of High Flow Nasal Cannula on the Use of Invasive Ventilation and Nasal CPAP in a Level IIIC NICU—Chris Lynn MHA, Nashville TN
  • Adaptive Dynamic Inspiratory Nasal Apparatus (ADINA): Comparison to Traditional Nasal Continuous Airway Pressure (NCPAP)—Aprille Febre, Loma Linda CA
  • Does Hyperoxic Therapy Enhance the Resolution of Pneumothorax in the Neonate?—Mary Schneeberger, Mayfield Heights OH
  • Pressure and Volume Cost of High Frequency Ventilation (HFV) of Inhomogenous Lungs in a Neonatal Test Lung Model—Robert Gillette MD, San Antonio TX
  • Humidified High Flow Nasal Cannula Use in Neonates With Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia—Kevin Crezee AAS, Salt lake City UT
  • Effect of a High Frequency Amplitude Attenuation Device on Exhaled Flow Variability During High Frequency Oscillatory Ventilation—Craig Smallwood BS, Boston MA
  • Evaluation of Optimal Extubation Settings for Patients With Severe Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia—Erin Wishloff BS, Columbus OH
  • Iatrogenic Auto-PEEP and Associated High PEEP Alarms Created by the Dräger VN500 Ventilator in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit—Brent Kenney BSRT, Springfield MO
  • Tidal Volume Precision During Neonatal Volume-Targeted, Spontaneous Modes With a Large ETT Leak in an Erratically Breathing Infant Lung Model—Rob DiBlasi RRT-NPS FAARC, Seattle WA
  • Performance Evaluation of Four Subacute Care Ventilators in a Simulated Spontaneously Breathing Infant With Chronic Lung Disease—Rob DiBlasi RRT-NPS FAARC, Seattle WA
  • A Novel Method for Measuring CO2 Elimination During High Frequency Oscillatory Ventilation—Craig Smallwood BS, Boston MA
  • Introduction and Evaluation of Metaneb IPV Device in a Pediatric Model—Cathy Hejl AAS, Minneapolis MN

Monday, November 7, 12:30 pm – 2:25 pm

RESPIRATORY CARE OPEN FORUM #13
Home Care/O2 Therapy
  • PAP Therapy: Increasing Patient Compliance Through Clinical Driven Pathways—Jenni Beilman RRT BS MHS, Wichita KS
  • Healthspring Medicare Advantage Plan-Comprehensive Case Management Respiratory Program—Deandrea Prince MBA RRT, Houston TX
  • Patient Satisfaction Following a Transition of Care COPD Management Program in the Home—Kimberly Wiles BSRC RRT CPFT, Ford City PA
  • Performance of Activities of Daily Living as a Predictor of Rehospitalization for Patients With COPD Exacerbations—Brian Carlin MD FAARC, Pittsburgh PA
  • Medication Usage for Patients With COPD Who Were Readmitted Within 30 Days Following Hospital Discharge for an Exacerbation—Brian Carlin MD FAARC, Pittsburgh PA
  • Transition of Care Program and Rehospitalization Rates for Patients With COPD Who Require Home Oxygen Therapy Following an Exacerbation: an Update—Brian Carlin MD FAARC, Pittsburgh PA
  • Effect of a Homecare Respiratory Therapist Education Program on 30 Day Hospital Readmissions of COPD Patients—Louis Kaufman BS, Germantown MD
  • Nocturnal Oxygen Saturations of COPD Patients Breathing Prescribed Oxygen—Louis Kaufman BS, Germantown MD
  • Evaluation of a Hospital Oxygen Conserving Flowmeter—Hal Herlong BS RRT, Whittier CA
  • Optimal Oxygen Titration Point in Full Face Mask CPAP Therapy—Bernhart Hochleitner, Reading PA
  • Pulmonary Rehabilitation Corrects Oxygen Prescriptions in Chronic Lung Disease Patients—Arianna Villa BS RRT, San Diego CA
  • Evaluation of Bronchial Pressures and Tidal Volume Using Three Different Adult High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC) Devices—Ankeet Patel MS, Chicago IL
  • High Flow Nasal Cannula Oxygen Therapy Using a Simple Modification of the Respironics BiPAP Vision Circuit—Mark Siobal BS RRT FAARC, San Francisco CA
  • Comparison of Accuracy of Flow and Oxygen Concentration in Four Oxygen Blenders—Gary Lowe MEd RRT-NPS RPFT, Little Rock AR
  • Nasal High Flow (NHF) Therapy in Do-Not-Intubate (DNI) Patients With Respiratory Distress—Steven Holets BS, Rochester MN

Monday, November 7, 12:30 pm – 2:25 pm

RESPIRATORY CARE OPEN FORUM #14
Diagnostics
  • Spirometry for Seniors (S4S)—Helen Sorenson MA RRT, San Antonio TX
  • Errors During Point of Care Testing: Implications for Patient Safety—Jenni Raake MBA RRT NPS, Cincinnati OH
  • Errors Made During Point of Care Testing: Contributing Factors From the Bedside Respiratory Therapist Perspective—Jenni Raake MBA RRT NPS, Cincinnati OH
  • Analysis of Stat Lab Turn-Around-Times Before and After Conversion of the Hospital Information System—Gary Lowe MEd RRT-NPS RPFT, Little Rock AR
  • Comparison of Methods for Measurement of Blood Gases and Whole Blood Lactate Levels Between the Opti-Medical CCA-TS Portable Blood Gas Analyzer and the Roche Cobas B221 Benchtop Analyzer—Daniel Grady MEd, Asheville NC
  • The Use of Indirect Calorimetry Measurement for Quantitative Assessment of Patient Ventilator/Asynchrony—Thomas Glass, Royal Oak MI
  • Success Rate of Sputum Induction Performed on Adult Inpatients During Treatment of Lower Respiratory Tract Infection—Anne Flaten MBA, Madison WI
  • Comparison of the Aerocrine Mino Exhaled Nitric Oxide Device With the Sievers Eno Analyzer in Patients—Kristen Fields, Rochester MN
  • Prevalance of Obstruction Seen on Spirometry at Well-Child Visits—Elizabeth Koch BS, Cincinnati OH
  • Relationship Between Blood Pressure and Its Effect on Arterial Sampler Filling Times During Percutaneous Puncture in Human Subjects—F. Herbert Douce MS, Columbus OH
  • Non-Bronchoscopic Bronchial Alveolar Lavage (NB-BAL): a Safe and Less Expensive Procedure Compared to Bronchoscopic BAL in Diagnosing Pneumonias in the ICUs—Cherian Paily MS RRT, Chicago IL

Monday, November 7, 3:00 pm – 4:55 pm

RESPIRATORY CARE OPEN FORUM #15
Aerosols—Part 2
  • Common Canister Process and Therapeutic Interchange Implementation—Sandra Petter RRT AAS, Louisville KY
  • Continuous Albuterol Therapy in a Pediatric Academic Emergency Department—Andrew Miller, Durham NC
  • Aerosol Medication Scheduled Delivery Errors on Hospitalized Patients—Michael Spandorfer MD, Charleston SC
  • Quantifying Aerosol Delivery in Newborns, Infants and Toddler Using Different Drug Dosages With High Flow Nasal Cannula—Arzu Ari PhD RRT PT CPFT, Atlanta GA
  • Resistance Determinations of a Novel Aerosol Delivery Adaptor in a Neonatal Model—Christopher Henderson AS, Warrington PA
  • Are Patients Generating Appropriate Inspiratory Flow for Their Inhaled Medications?—Bill Pruitt MBA, Mobile AL
  • An In-Vitro Comparison of the Breath Actuated Nebulizer With the Jet Nebulizer at Two Different Drug Dosages—Abdullah ALQarni, Atlanta GA
  • Comparison of Drug Temperatures During Transport by Respiratory Therapists Using the Isothermal Medipac Device, Lab Coat Pocket, Medication Carts on Wheels, and Pyxis Machines—Daniel Grady MEd, Asheville NC
  • Cost Reduction Using Aeroneb Solo in a Medical ICU Ventilator Population—John Emberger Jr BS RRT, Newark DE
  • Aerosolized Albuterol Particle Size Distribution in Two Aerosol Delivery System Configurations Under Neonatal Ventilation Conditions—Jan Mazela MD, Poznan Poland
  • Delivery of Aerosolized Albuterol Using a Novel Aerosol Delivery Adaptor in an in Vitro Neonatal Ventilation Model—Jan Mazela MD, Poznan Poland
  • Aerosol Delivery During High Frequency Oscillatory and Jet Ventilation—Lee Williford, Durham NC
  • Aerosolized Kl4 Surfactant Improves Gas Exchange and Survival in Spontaneously Breathing Piglets With HCL Induced Acute Lung Injury—Patricia Meyers BS, St. Paul MN
  • Aerosolized Iloprost Is a Viable Alternative to Inhaled Nitric Oxide in Post Cardiothoracic Surgery Patients—John Davies MA RRT, Durham NC

Monday, November 7, 3:00 pm – 4:55 pm

RESPIRATORY CARE OPEN FORUM #16
Management—Part 2
  • The Effect of an RT Consult on Emergency Department Flow—Thomas Cahill Jr BHS, Cincinnati OH
  • A Comparison of Metrics for a Respiratory Care Department in an 800 Bed Medical Center—Daniel Grady MEd, Asheville NC
  • Use of Robotics in Respiratory Care: a Cost-Benefit Analysis of a Collaborative Pilot Project—Daniel Grady MEd, Asheville NC
  • Healthcare Cost Reductions Using a Daily, RVU-Based, Flex Staffing System for a Respiratory Care Department—Daniel Grady MEd, Asheville NC
  • Organizational Readiness to Implement a Smoking Cessation Intervention—Erna Boone DrPH, Little Rock AR
  • Readiness for Smoking Cessation Among Clients in a Small, Non-Profit Substance Abuse Treatment Program—Erna Boone DrPH, Little Rock AR
  • The Influence of Global Budget System on the Medical Resource Utilization of Integrated Delivery Services for Ventilator-Dependent Patients—Hung Huei Ling MSc, Kaohsiung Taiwan
  • Consideration of Ventilator Setting Adjustments on Reported Productivity—Deneen LeBlanc MA, San Diego CA
  • Factors Influencing Job Satisfaction for Respiratory Care Practitioners—Bill Pruitt MBA, Mobile AL
  • Status of Respiratory Therapists in Saudi Arabia: a National Survey—Ghazi Alotaibi PhD RRT, Dammam Saudi Arabia
  • A Respiratory Therapist-Led Interdisciplinary Inpatient COPD Care Program Can Improve Outcomes in Patients Hospitalized for a COPD Exacerbation—Gary Brown, Fargo ND
  • Preventing and Tracking Non-Invasive Ventilation (NIV) Interface Related Pressure Ulcers as a Quality Measure—Dave Crotwell RRT-NPS, Seattle WA
  • Integral Role of Respiratory Therapists in a Comprehensive Pain Management Program Using End Tidal CO2 Monitoring—Debra Fox MBA RRT-NPS, Wichita KS

Tuesday, November 8, 9:30 am – 11:25 am

RESPIRATORY CARE OPEN FORUM #17
Asthma/Pulmonary Disease—Part 2
  • Effectiveness of Asthma Education on Children Asthma Management—Yunige Park, Mobile AL
  • Causes OF COPD Exacerbation in a Hospital Population—Thuy Nguyen, Mobile AL
  • Improving Delivery of Evidence-Based Asthma Care: Asthma Education and Spirometry Training for Medical Assistants at Federally Qualified Health Centers—Len Picha, Charleston WV
  • Gender Differences in the Clinical Presentation of Sarcoidosis in Estonia—Hille Lill, Tartu Estonia
  • Implementation of an Indoor Air Quality Assessment for Three Schools in the East Central Health District of Georgia—Kathleen Hernlen MBA, Martinez GA
  • Inpatient Tobacco Dependence Counseling by Respiratory Therapists in a Large Academic Medical Center; Recommendations, Patient Satisfaction and RT Perceptions—Georgianna Sergakis PhD, Columbus OH
  • Outcomes Associated With Mono, Dual or Triple Combination Maintenance Therapy in Patients With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease—Craig Plauschinat PharmD MPH, East Hanover NJ
  • The Asthma Awareness Patch Program for Girl Scouts; an Evaluation of Educational Effectiveness—Teresa Volsko MHHS RRT FAARC, Youngstown OH
  • Effect of Roflumilast Treatment on Health-Related Quality of Life in Patients With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease—Shawn Sun PhD, Jersey City NJ
  • Can Exposure to Nail Salon Chemicals/Dust Increase the Risk of Developing Occupational Asthma?—Bill Pruitt MBA, Mobile AL
  • Asthma Attitudes and Beliefs From the Brooklyn Community Asthma Survey—Ellen Becker PhD, Brooklyn NY
  • Relationship of FEV1 and Computerized Tomographic Emphysema Scores to Function in COPD—Josh Boyd, Durham NC

Tuesday, November 8, 9:30 am – 11:25 am

RESPIRATORY CARE OPEN FORUM #18
Ventilation/Ventilators—Part 3
  • Evaluation of a Volume Targeted NIV Device: Bench Evaluation of the Breathe Technologies Non-Invasive Open Ventilation System (NIOV)—Richard Branson MSc RRT FAARC, Cincinnati OH
  • Documenting VT in mL/kg PBW: Impact by Gender—Carl Haas MLS, Ann Arbor MI
  • Patterns of Tidal Volume Delivery During Mechanical Ventilation: a Retrospective Review of 2004-2010—Carl Haas MLS, Ann Arbor MI
  • Analysis of Two Different Ventilation Strategies During Interventional Rigid Bronchoscopy—Joel Brown II BS RRT, Newark DE
  • Bench Study of Two Battery Backup Units for the 3100B—Joel Brown II BS RRT, Newark DE
  • Tidal Volume Is Independently Associated With Outcome in Critically Ill Patients Receiving Mechanical Ventilation—Rory Mullin BS RRT, Cleveland OH
  • A Bench Study to Evaluate Dräger APRV With Auto Release Under Varying Compliance and Resistance—Stanley Baldwin MBA, Loma Linda CA
  • Agreement Between Respiratory System Compliance Obtained by Traditional Method Versus Esophageal Pressure Monitoring—Carl Hinkson, BS Seattle WA
  • Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation Usages: a Survey of Respiratory Therapists—Degen Clow, Little Rock AR
  • Impact of Increased Staffing and Dedicated Respiratory Team on Liberating Patients From Mechanical Ventilation—John Emberger Jr BS RRT, Newark DE
  • A Statewide Survey of Patient Safety Issues Resulting From Non-Respiratory Therapists Adjusting Mechanical Ventilator Controls in Acute Care Hospitals—Daniel Grady MEd, Asheville NC
  • Evaluation of Three New Generation Portable Ventilators—Thomas Blakeman MSc, Cincinnati OH
  • Effects of Bias Flow on Carbon Dioxide Elimination During Pediatric High Frequency Oscillatory Ventilation—Walter Williford III AS, Apex NC

Tuesday, November 8, 1:00 pm – 2:55 pm

RESPIRATORY CARE OPEN FORUM #19
Education—Part 2
  • Effects of an Interprofessional Clinical Simulation Activity on Student Confidence Levels of Interprofessional Team Collaboration Skills—George Steer PhD, Roanoke VA
  • Hospital-Initiated Implementation of the 5 A’s for Smoking Cessation by Respiratory Therapists—Shane Groves RRT, Indianapolis IN
  • Changing CPR to a Resuscitation Bundle Format Improves Incidence and Outcomes in Inpatient Cardiopulmonary Arrest—Trista Kallis BS, Encinitas CA
  • Tobacco Use Among Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Atlantans: a Community Needs Assessment—Lawrence Bryant PhD, Atlanta GA
  • Development and Validation of the University of Dammam Respiratory Care Educational Environment Measure (UDREEM)—Ghazi Alotaibi PhD RRT, Dammam Saudi Arabia
  • Performance Improvement Project: the Effect of Mandatory Bipap Workshop on a Respiratory Care Department—Lori Alturo BS, West Chester PA
  • The Mobile Classroom: Assessing Staff Satisfaction With Online Training—Ben Downs, Little Rock AR
  • Inter-Rater Reliability of a Respiratory Therapy Preceptor Training Program—Crystal Dunlevy EdD, Columbus OH
  • A Retrospective Comparison of Traditional and Hybrid Format of Course Delivery on Students’ Learning and Perceptions of Teaching Effectiveness in Research Methodology—Arzu Ari PhD RRT PT CPFT, Atlanta GA
  • Utilizing High Fidelity Simulation as a Comprehensive Experiential Teaching Tool in Respiratory Care—Kimberly Beers, Hershey PA
  • Simulation: an Effective Non-Invasive Positive Pressure Ventilation Education Method for Resident Physicians?—Patricia Achuff MBA, Philadelphia PA
  • Advanced Educational & Leadership Development for Respiratory Care Programs—Travis Collins MS, Ft. Thomas KY
  • Identifying and Understanding Barriers to Advanced Degrees for Respiratory Therapists—Shawna Strickland PhD, Columbia MO
  • Perspectives on Passing the Certifying Examination for Respiratory Therapists—F. Herbert Douce MS, Columbus OH
  • Health Literacy: the Current State of Practice Among Respiratory Therapists—Kimberly Clark EdD, Charlotte NC
  • Developing an Asthma Action Plan and Improving Documentation Compliance Specific to the Emergency Room—Lindsey McLemore, Aurora CO

Tuesday, November 8, 1:00 pm – 2:55 pm

RESPIRATORY CARE OPEN FORUM #20
Monitoring/Equipment—Part 2
  • Comfort Evaluation of Noninvasive Respiratory Monitoring Interfaces—Jonathan Waugh PhD RRT RPFT CTTS, Birmingham AL
  • Implementation of Continuous Cardiac Monitoring While Weaning Patients Requiring Prolonged Mechanical Ventilation Results in a Reduction in Mortality—Laura Kaszer, Cleveland OH
  • Clinical Assessment of Carbon Dioxide Rebreathing Functional Residual Capacity Measurement—Lara Brewer, Salt Lake City UT
  • Accuracy of Automated Carbon Dioxide Rebreathing Functional Residual Capacity Measurement—Lara Brewer, Salt Lake City UT
  • Accuracy Evaluation of NM3 Volumetric Capnometry System—Joseph Orr PhD, Salt Lake City UT
  • Waveform Simulator for Evaluation of Capnometer Performance—Joseph Orr PhD, Salt Lake City UT
  • The Effect of Blood Pressure on RCP Ultrasound Guided Arterial Cannulation Success Rates—Andrew Miller AS, Durham NC
  • A Pilot Bench Study Comparing the Accuracy of the Neo-Tee Infant T-Piece Resuscitation Circuit With Existing T-Piece Circuits and Devices—John Gallagher BSHS, Cleveland OH
  • Mechanical Ventilator Alarms: Will They Ever Go Off?—Adil Al-Otaibi BSRC MSRC, Riyadh Saudi Arabia
  • Effects of Adding PEEP and Oxygen Flow on Delivered FIO2 in the IPV Breathing Circuit—Jared Rice ASRC, Cleveland OH